Staff
Academic Faculty
Mr. Mark Morgan
DEAN OF ACADEMICS
Hometown: Collinston, LA
Education: Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Northeast Louisiana University; Masters in Military History from American Military University
Military Service: Five years on active duty in the US Army, five years in the Pennsylvania National Guard. Maintenance Officer, Battalion Staff, Company Commander 24 years at Carson Long Military Academy as a teacher/TAC; administrator, and headmaster.
Hobbies: Reading, watching college sports, golf
Quote: “Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness.” George R.R. Martin
Family: Wife Nichol, daughters Brook and Emily
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2018
Mrs. Sherry Arwood
Junior School Teacher
sherry.arwood@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: Jackson’s Gap, AL
Education: Associates in Computer Science-Brewer State Junior College, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Computer Science-University of West Alabama, and Masters of Science in Elementary Education-Auburn University
Hobbies: Crafts, swimming and skiing.
Quote: “Determination gives you the resolve to keep going in spite of the roadblocks that lay before you.” Denis Waitley
Family: Daughter Brittany, son Justin, and a beagle named Abby Lou.
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2011
Mr. Terry Arwood
Senior Math
Instructor
terry.arwood@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: Opelika, AL
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Auburn University
Military Service: US Navy, Petty Officer 2ndClass
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, gardening
Quote: “Ambition is the root from which all growth of nobleness proceeds”
Family: Wife Sherry, 2 children
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2008
Ms. Toni Baker
Administrative Assistant to the Dean
toni.baker@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: Jacksons Gap, AL
Education: Central Alabama Community College
Hobbies: Cross Stitch and Music
Quote: “The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even heard, they must be felt with the heart.” Helen Keller
Family: Daughter Amy, Son BJ, Grandchildren Andrew, Phillip, Michelle, Bryce, Calyn, and Tristan
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2010
Mr. Roland Bell
Science
roland.bell@southernprepacademy.org
(706) 329-2056 Cell
Hometown: Elba, AL
Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Education Troy State University, Certification in Biology Education Auburn University, Masters in Sport and Fitness Management Troy University
Military Service: Alabama Army National Guard UH-1 (Huey) and UH-60 (Blackhawk) Mechanic, Company Physical Fitness NCO.
Hobbies: Hunting and spending time with family
Quote: “If at first you don’t succeed, find out what you did wrong and fix it.”
Family: Wife, Lana and son, Brandon
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2018
Mr. Johnny Cassiano
English
johnny.cassiano@
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: New Site, AL
Education: Jacksonville Bachelor’s in Education, National Louis University Master’s in Education, Argosy University Education
Hobbies: Hiking and cooking
Quote: “If it is to be, it is up to me.”
Mrs. Dorinda Cooper
English Instructor / College & Career Counselor
dorinda.cooper@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: Montgomery, AL
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology Spring Hill College; Masters in English Indiana State University
Hobbies: Reading, horseback riding, camping
Quote: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Lao Tzu
Family: Husband Michael, Son Ryan
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2017
Mr. George Hall
Math & Spanish Instructor
george.hall@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: Auburn, AL
Education: Bachelor of Science inMathematics and Spanish, Secondary Education
Quote: “If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.” U.S. Navy Adm. William H. McCraven
Family: Married with two children
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2014
Mr. Matthew Kelly
History Instructor
matthew.kelly@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: Phenix City, AL Education: Bachelor Degree in Political Science and Public Administration, Currently working on Masters in Business Administration
Military Service: US Air Force, Combat Communications
Hobbies: Sports, Cross fit, Traveling, Reading, Outdoor Activates, Co-Host a Sports Radio show
Quote: “Are you living or just existing?”
Family: Engaged, 2 boys and 2 girls
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2019
1SG Lee A. Kolb
JROTC Army Instructor
lee.kolb@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: Damiansville, IL
Education: Associates from Georgia Military Academy
Military: Retired 1SG 23 years and 4 months, US Army Signal Corps
Hobbies: Hunting and Fishing
Quote: “Always set a good example, everyone is watching!”
Family: Wife Theresa of 32 years, 3 children and 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2000
Mrs. Nichol Morgan
Media Specialist
Nichol.morgan@southernprepacademy.org
(717) 440-2671 Cell
Hometown: Newport, PA
Education: Harrisburg Area Community College Fire Science, Hazmat Operations, American Public University Associates in General Studies, 20 year Media Specialist at Carson Long Military Academy
Military Service: US Air Force, 193rdSpecial Operations Group, PA Air National Guard Fire/ Rescue/ EMS
Hobbies: Photography, Volunteer Fire Fighter
Quote: “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” Dr. Seuss
Family: Husband Mark, daughters Brook and Emily
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2018
Mrs. Caroline Mayer
junior school teacher
caroline.mayer@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 455-4914 Office
Mr. Jake Norotsky
Aviation Studies
jacob.norotsky@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: Altoona, Pa
Education: Senior, Auburn University, Instrument Rated Pilot
Military Service: US Army Iraq combat veteran with 14 years as assault helicopter crewmember, mechanic, enlisted flight instructor, flight training program manager, flight operations manager, level 2 combative instructor, crew coordination instructor, aviation safety manager
Hobbies: boating, fishing, flying, going to air shows, traveling,
Quote: I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me Isaiah 6:8
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2017
Mr. John Summerfield Jr.
English
john.summerfield@
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: Live Oak, Florida
Education: Bachelor in English, University of Florida, Master of Fine Arts Creative Writing Goddard College
Military Service: United States Air Force, Security Forces 10 years
Quote: “True humility is not thinking less of yourself: it is thinking of yourself less” C.S. Lewis
Family: Married Dr. Giovanna M Summerfield, 3 children
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2019
Ms. Pam Webber
Technology Director, Computing and Finance
Hometown: New Rochelle, NY
Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Washington University in St. Louis, a Certified Financial Planner from the College For Financial Planning.
Hobbies: Technical reading, Piano, Puzzle games
Quote: “If you really want to do something, you will find a way. If not, you will find an excuse”.
Family: Three children, 2 Boys and 1 Girl. The boys, William and James are currently enrolled students at Southern Prep.
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2017